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Overview |
Pasadena City College | CSM | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
Pasadena City College | CSM | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Pasadena City College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $72 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 7,512 students)
Pasadena City College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Pasadena City College than College of San Mateo ($9,504.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than CSM ($4,420 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 17.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,784 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than College of San Mateo (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 12.9% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($7,086 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or CSM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSM and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $6,900 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,000)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($56 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/